KASI BALAMURUGAN MANI
**********@*****.*** ****
Mobile: 509-***-****
Somerset Blvd Apt 204
Troy, MI 48084
Summary
Mechanical Engineer with 2+ years of experience in product design and development, cost reduction and manufacturing processes. Proven skills in Pro/E: Part/Assembly design, GSD, SheetMetal, and Drafting. Detail driven with strong communication and interpersonal skills with both customers and co-workers
Professional Experience
Project Engineer 5/2008 – 7/2010
HEXDOF Engineering Serivces, Chennai – India
• Developed and monitored product design and production for: automotive clutch assembly, power tools, generator, plastic components and other power machinery for HONDA.
• Completed detailed parametric design and specifications, including 3D modeling and drawing creation while considering implications of issues such as cost, safety and time constraints.
• Worked to provide resolution to production issues and recommended modifications to existing products in order to eliminate malfunctioning.
• Employed effective communication and presentation skills with project manager and production mangers to discuss concept, production, performance, etc.
• Developed theoretical designs, discussed and solved complex problems with analysis team.
• Made sure that designed product will perform consistently in specified operating environments.
• Created big assemblies and detailing with many sectional views used GD&T and tolerances.
• Responsible for documentations of CAD results, prepared presentations and led the team during group meetings and discussions.
• Gained intimate knowledge of processes of manufacture and engineering involved on product design and manufacture.
Mechanical Engineering Intern 12/2007 – 5/2008
Ashok Leyland Ltd, Chennai - India
• Create CAD model, detail drawings, BOM and FEA using CATIA V5 workbenches and analyze product performance to identified inefficiencies.
• Developed and finalized parts, schematics, systems and installations of varying complexity from design criteria supplied by the supervising engineer.
• Worked closely with the Engineering Management team in developing new commercial products to help meet Ashok Leyland’s Growth Objectives.
Areas of Expertise
• Product Design, 2D to 3D modeling and Detailing using CAD tools in CATIA V5 and ProE.
• Basic stress analysis, detecting product failure and implementing design modifications.
• Familiarity with Manufacturing processes: Casting, Molding, Extrusion, Milling and SM Forming.
• Familiar with GD&T, FMEA, and analysis using FEA/CFD tools to validate product design.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Programing Languages (C/C++, Matlab, Fortran).
Education
• MS Mechanical Engineering Aug 2010 - May 2012
Washington State University (WSU), Pullman, WA GPA: 3.6/4.0
• Gained Knowledge of LEAN MANUFACTURING, and SIX SIGMA principles and strategies.